Irish indie-folk artist Damien Rice is set to make his long-awaited return to Australia next year, announcing his first Aussie tour since 2007.
Having kicked off a musical career in the early ’90s as a member of Juniper, it wasn’t until he began a solo career in the early ’00s that Damien Rice became the musical icon he is today.
Releasing his debut album O in 2002, Rice followed it up with the stunning 9 in 2006. While both records resulted in critically-acclaimed Australian tours, Damien Rice has been absent from our shores since 2007.
Following the release of his third album – My Favourite Faded Fantasy – in 2014, fans were hoping that we might see the return of the Irish legend. Now, their prayers have been answered, with Damien Rice announcing a series of Aussie tour dates for early next year.
Kicking off in Sydney on February 1st, Damien Rice is set to play intimate shows in Brisbane, Hobart, and Bendigo over the next few days, before wrapping up the tour in Melbourne on February 10th.
Armed with a litany of classic tunes, fan favourites, and recently hinting at the prospect of new music, these shows are undoubtedly set to give fans an unforgettable experience that they won’t soon forget.
Tickets to these shows go on sale at 11am local time on Friday, November 30th. Considering how long Australian fans have been waiting for these shows, you might want to get in quick to secure your spot!
Check out Damien Rice’s ‘Cannonball’:
Damien Rice Australian Tour 2019
Friday, February 1st, 2019
City Recital Hall, Sydney, NSW (All Ages)
Tickets: City Recital Hall
Monday, February 4th, 2019
The Tivoli, Brisbane, QLD (18+)
Tickets: Ticketmaster
Thursday, February 7th, 2019
Odeon Theatre, Hobart, TAS (All Ages)
Tickets: Oztix
Saturday, February 9th, 2019
Ulumbarra Theatre, Bendigo, VIC (All Ages)
Tickets: Gotix
Sunday, February 10th, 2019
Melbourne Recital Centre, Melbourne, VIC (All Ages)
Tickets: Melbourne Recital Centre
